Preparing for a Flood

11/16/2017 (Permalink)

Preparing for a Flood:

Flooding can happen fast in many environments.  The American Red Cross recommends having the following list of items packed and ready to go in the event of an evacuation due to flooding:

• Water – 3+ day supply; one gallon per person per day
• Food – 3+ day supply non-perishable, easy to prepare food
• Flashlight(s) – with extra batteries
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio)
• First Aid Kit – including medications and medical items (hearing aids, with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes and cane.)
• Multi-purpose toolS
• Sanitation/personal hygiene items
• Copies of personal documents – deed/lease to home, birth certificates & insurance policies
• Camera for photos of damage
• Cell Phone – with chargers
• Extra cash
• Emergency blanket
• Maps
• Baby supplies if needed
• Pet supplies
• Tools & supplies for securing your home
• Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes
• Insect repellent and sunscreen

For more information on how to prepare for flooding visit the American Red Cross at http://www.redcross.org/.